We thoroughly enjoyed thinking of drink recipes when writing the last recipe corner, so we had to come back with another round! The book, Gazoz, by Benny Briga and Adeena Sussman got us thinking about sparkling drinks in a whole new way. They write, “Drinking a gazoz is an experience that, in the best-case scenario, allows you to slow down and enjoy it with all your senses engaged.”
Originating from Israel, a “gazoz” is a carbonated beverage flavored with sweet syrup, fruit, and herbs. Although Briga’s take on it includes fermented elements, we think that seltzer or Ginger Beer would be the perfect start-point for these
summer sips.

Start with: Natrona Bottling Company’s Blue Ribbon plain Seltzer, Bitter Lemon mixer, Tonic Water, Mint Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer, or Peach Ginger Beer.

Mix in some flavor: Blueberry Simple Syrup, Watermelon Syrup, Cucumber Syrup, Lavender Syrup. Alternatively, you could try mixing Finnegan ‘N Friends Lilac or Dandelion jellies for an effortless, floral flavor base.

Add your fresh fruit: Blueberries from Conscious Food Project at Raintree Farms, cucumbers and strawberries from Rick Walker Farm, peaches, pineapple, blackberries, etc.

Arrange your herbs and edible flowers: Lavender sprigs from Buena Vista Lavender and Blooms, basil, violas or thyme from Live and Learn Farms, elderflowers, lilac, spearmint, etc.

Pause, inhale the aromas, sip through a straw (we recommend the glass ones that Conscious Food Project offers at Edinboro Market) and nibble on the herbs, flowers, and fruits of one’s labor. Cheers!